Select Page

2013 – My Last Year as a Cadet

by | Jan 22, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater, Zen

I wanted to tell you thank you for all of the support that you have given me over the years and especially this last year. I am looking forward to 2014 to move out of Cadets and into Junior Men’s competition. I have finally grown out of my Shooting Star and now...

Cold Day in the Zen!

by | Mar 30, 2013 | Whitewater, Zen

After the 3rd coldest January in Idaho history, I finally got out on the water for the first time in February. My dad and I drove up to the Payette River to go kayaking. I was hoping to be able to do a run on the North Fork of the Payette, but as we drove up the...

Paddling: Where to start?

by | Mar 15, 2013 | Whitewater, Zen

When you think of whitewater kayaking, what pops into your head? A lot of people jump to the conclusion that whitewater kayaking is a dangerous, adrenaline-filled sport, consisting of scary rapids, big waterfalls and intimidating rocks. This is far from the case . . ....

Courtney Kerin’s Epic 2012

by | Jan 18, 2013 | Rockstar, Whitewater, Zen

2012…. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any better than 2011, I proved myself wrong! 2012 was yet another year of World travel, competitions, incredible people, growing up and exploring rivers.   The year started off in NZ, living at home on my family’s farm...

Zen 75 Review by JK Fans!

by | Dec 1, 2012 | Whitewater, Zen

Zen 75 Update: Bringing mind and body together with comfort, convenience, and speed Now that I’ve put lots of time on my Zen 75, here’s what I’ve learned since the above review. It’s addressed particularly to beginners and oldsters. In short, this is one versatile...

Zen, Vilain and Hero: the flatwater speed test

by | Nov 12, 2012 | Zen

(French version below) Ever wonder which boat is the fastest? I mean it is easy to say that a boat is fast, but when you say such a thing most of the time it is base on feeling or design expectation, rarely an objective measure. This spring, I had to choose a boat for...